New Design Director at Saab Automobile
Jun 20, 2010
TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, June 18 -- -- Former Pininfarina and Bertone designer joins Saab leadership team -- Will lead design for Saab's product expansion program Saab Automobile today announced the appointment of former Bertone and Pininfarina designer Jason Castriota as its new Design Director. Castriota, 36, now takes t ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: Algaeus Prius, Algae BioDiesel and the Veggie Van Tour - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Jun 19, 2010
Algae BioDiesel, This Special Edition of RoadTrip Takes an In-depth Look at Algae-Based BioDiesel and a Preview of the "FUEL FILM" The Auto Channel's Mark Fulmer talks with Josh Tickell and Rebecca Harrell of The Veggie Van Organization about their algae-biodiesel Prius, the production of algae-biodiesel, their nation ... Continue reading
2011 Honda Odyssey Elite Close-up - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jun 19, 2010
06/17/2010 - DENVER - The all-new 2011 Honda Odyssey seeks to redefine the concept of the minivan with its aggressive stance and sporty "lightning-bolt" beltline. The lightning bolt not only provides an exclusive appearance, but also adds increased visibility for third-row passengers. New interior features add more con ... Continue reading
Porsche Panamera Now Even More Efficient - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 18, 2010
New Model Year: Even More Efficient and with New Options for the Gran Turismo STUTTGART - June 18, 2010: The eight-cylinder Panamera models are entering the next model year as of August 2010 with an even higher standard of all-round efficiency and new options. Particularly the new brake energy recuperation system featu ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 17 -- -- Ford brand now has the highest initial quality among all non-luxury brands, according to J.D. Power's closely watched Initial Quality Study -- Ford rose to fifth place from last year's eighth place. This is the highest rank position Ford has achieved in the IQS since ranking 23rd in 2004 ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2010
-- Lexus Ties for Most Segment Awards of Any Nameplate -- Production Facilities Earn Top Honors in Asia and North America -- Recent Recalls Impact Overall Toyota Ranking TORRANCE, Calif., June 17 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that its Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands received a combined six s ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2010
Other Porsche Highlights Include Silver Plant Quality Award in Europe for plant that manufactures 911 and Boxster ATLANTA, June 17 -- Once again underscoring its reputation as a true premier automobile manufacturer, Porsche has reclaimed what is arguably the industry's most prestigious position/ranking as the highest-r ... Continue reading
POTATO POWER! - Israel's Yissum Introduces Potato Batteries for Use in the Developing World
Jun 17, 2010
JERUSALEM--Yissum Research Development Company Ltd., the technology transfer arm of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, introduces solid organic electric battery based upon treated potatoes. This simple, sustainable, robust device can potentially provide an immediate inexpensive solution to electricity needs in parts o ... Continue reading
Buyer Demand Keeps Most GM U.S. Plants Open During Traditional Summer Shutdown
Jun 17, 2010
-- July production to help reduce wait times for popular vehicles DETROIT, June 17 -- Most General Motors' U.S. plants will forego traditional summer shutdowns to help meet buyer demand for popular Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac cars, crossovers, and trucks. Nine of the 11 assembly plants will continue to operate ... Continue reading
US Auto Makers Support End to Discriminatory Taxes on Rental Cars
Jun 17, 2010
WASHINGTON--The American Automotive Policy Council - on behalf of Chrysler Group, LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company - announced its support for proposals in Congress to end an array of discriminatory taxes imposed by different states on consumers who need or chose to rent cars and trucks. A total of $7 ... Continue reading
Think Announces Innovative Auto Retailing Deal with Leading Swiss Retailer Migros
Jun 16, 2010
THINK's pioneering spirit goes beyond EV product leadership with an innovative new retail agreement to be signed with Migros Migros is the largest retailer in Switzerland, with over 600 outlets across the country Migros Group establishes M-Way, a new energy and mobility solutions platform, for the sale and the distribu ... Continue reading
2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Sedan in America
Jun 16, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 16 -- -- 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid receives EPA certification, making it the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America with a certified 41 mpg in city driving and 36 mpg on the highway -- 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid tops its nearest competitor - the 2010 Lexus HS 250h - in fuel economy (by 6 mpg), eng ... Continue reading
Keeping Both Hands on the Wheel
Jun 15, 2010
Drivers show growing interest in voice-activated technologies for their vehicles NEW YORK, June 15 -- American drivers(1) are growing more likely to adopt voice activated technologies to use in their vehicles, according to Harris Interactive's 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between April 6, 2010 - April 26, 2010. T ... Continue reading
Audi Achieved Record Victory at Le Mans with New Technology
Jun 15, 2010
- First Le Mans exploit with Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) - New distance record thanks to efficiency and reliability - All three Audi R15 TDI cars in top three places INGOLSTADT, Germany - June 15, 2010: For the ninth time Audi has won the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans and thus equalized Ferrari's position in the ro ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2010
- Kia UVO, short for 'Your Voice,' is a breakthrough user interface providing simple and quick access to vehicle's multimedia and infotainment systems - UVO is the first in-vehicle solution to integrate full Microsoft(R)(1) intelligent speech engine technology IRVINE, Calif., June 9 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today an ... Continue reading
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